One month of war: The burden of power and the role of the United States By Lokanath Mishra One month into the conflict in West Asia, the familiar narratives of power are being tested. Yet amid the shifting assessments and contested claims, one reality stands out with greater clarity: in a deeply unstable region, the […]
Mahabharata in Prose – Part 45 (continued) ( A story of Dvapar Yuga based upon the Odiya Sarala Mahabharata) by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri: As the days of exile unfolded, each of the Pandavas began to adapt to the rhythm of forest life. Yet, beneath the calm surface, vows of vengeance burned steadily within
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The Pride of Knowledge and the Wisdom of Life By Lokanath Mishra In the sacred town of Puri, people often teased one another by saying, “Oh, you think you are a great Puri Pandit, don’t you?” Beneath this light remark lay a timeless truth about knowledge and humility. Long ago, in Markandeswar Sahi of Puri,
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Sacred Geography of Puri : History, Culture, and Religious Significance of the Jagannath Tradition: By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri: Introduction The sacred town of Puri, one of the चार धाम (Char Dham) pilgrimage sites of Hinduism, represents a living confluence of history, devotion, ritual, and community life. At the heart of this sacred geography
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The Address Everyone Knew By Lokanath Mishra In the government quarters of Vasant Vihar, Delhi, Gitarani and her husband Sanjay had built a quiet life far away from their hometown Puri. Their small two-room flat carried warmth, dignity—and an open door that rarely closed. Back in Puri, Sanjay’s address had become famous. “If you go
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The Man with the Mysterious Book By Lokanath Mishra Airports are peculiar places. They are full of people, yet somehow everyone seems wrapped in their own little bubble—scrolling endlessly, pacing nervously, or pretending to work while actually watching downloaded web series. I, Ananya Sen, was doing what any self-respecting traveler does—guarding my seat in the
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Sacred Coastal Pilgrimage of Odisha : From Joda Linga to Maa Mangala and the Divine Search for Daru By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri: Odisha’s sacred landscape is a living tapestry of devotion, where ancient temples, powerful traditions, and divine interventions continue to guide the spiritual lives of devotees. A pilgrimage beginning at dawn from
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Revisiting the Fitment Factor in the 8th Central Pay Commission: A Case for 3.5 in Times of Economic Distress By Lokanath Mishra IRS ( rtd)The Chief Adviser, The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC: The periodic revision of pay through Central Pay Commissions (CPCs) has historically served as a mechanism to restore the real value
Mahabharata in Prose : Part- 41 ( continued) ( A story of Dvapar Yuga in prose based upon the Odiya Sarala Mahabharata) by Lokanath Mishra IRS ( rtd) , Jenamath Lane, Puri: The splendor of the Rajasuya Yajna lingered in Indraprastha, its glory spoken of in every corner of Aryavarta. Yet, as the invited kings
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Mahabharata in Prose- Part 40 (continued) (A story of Dvapar Yuga based on the Odiya Sarala Mahabharata ) by Lokanath Mishra, IRS ( rtd) , Jenamath Lane, Puri The fall of Jarasandha echoed across Aryavarta like the sound of a great पर्वत breaking apart. The chains that had bound many kings were shattered, and their
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